Question

the factor that the scientist deliberately changes in an experiment is the: * 2 points

dependent variable

control

independent variable

constant

Explanation:

• A dependent variable is what is measured and affected in an experiment.
• A control is a group or condition that remains unchanged to compare with the experimental group.
• A constant is a factor that does not change throughout the experiment.
• An independent variable is the factor that the scientist deliberately changes or manipulates in an experiment.

Answer:

C. independent variable